Auto guage oil temp

[rikwheeler]

Sorry to hijack this thread but wondered if anyone knew which drilled sum plug do I need to get for the autgauge oil temp sender?
Is it this one:
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/produc...code=GLOFSPM14

Have seen a few people mention this one but I'm sure the Autogauge oil sender is M10 instead of M14?

 

[FishmanUK]

I think he means the needle, I have read similar elsewhere on the forum. I guess the gauge works by comparing the sender voltage and the voltage in the +12v which if it is dimmed is no loner 12v. The simple alternative would be to wire it to 12v constant like the yellow wire for the gauge memory, not sure of the consequences of that though. A switched 12v permanent like for audio but in the headlight switch plug would be ideal

 

[FishmanUK]

Sorry to hijack this thread but wondered if anyone knew which drilled sum plug do I need to get for the autgauge oil temp sender?
Is it this one:
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/produc...code=GLOFSPM14

Have seen a few people mention this one but I'm sure the Autogauge oil sender is M10 instead of M14?

The sender I got with my autogauge has M10 written on it, I am assuming this was the one I needed without any adapter

 

[paul-murphys]

the autogauge has a m10 stamped on the side, thats the correct size for the plug on filter housing, i used 3 copper washers to make a good seal. have ran engine an no leaks or nothing so all good, its a allen key bolt.

 

[paul-murphys]

I think he means the needle, I have read similar elsewhere on the forum. I guess the gauge works by comparing the sender voltage and the voltage in the +12v which if it is dimmed is no loner 12v. The simple alternative would be to wire it to 12v constant like the yellow wire for the gauge memory, not sure of the consequences of that though. A switched 12v permanent like for audio but in the headlight switch plug would be ideal

might take it off the feed out back of cd player as i no that is a switchable live from ignition., unless anyone no what cable is ignition but stays at 12v not like the dimmer switch,

 

[paul-murphys]

Sorry to hijack this thread but wondered if anyone knew which drilled sum plug do I need to get for the autgauge oil temp sender?
Is it this one:
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/produc...code=GLOFSPM14

Have seen a few people mention this one but I'm sure the Autogauge oil sender is M10 instead of M14?

didnt your gauge come with a plug sender,. has 2 wires going into it?

 

[Lee M]

Got the day off tomorrow to attempt boost and oil temp gauge installation, watch this space....

Hi Mate,

To help you a bit i did the following:

- Installed a nomad twin pillar pod assembly with 1 x boost gauge & 1 x oil temp gauge
- Installed three new fuse carriers (from halfords) with 10 Amp fuses in each. One of these is connected to the permanent live terminals below the steering wheel (under the cover) to the permanent live of each gauge. And the other two fuse carriers are connected to the switched live terminals and connected one to the boost gauge and one to the oild temp gauge. (I used two for the switched live feed to split the load a bit, as you need to run more than one switched live to each gauge - on the autometer type i installed).
- I connected the feed for the gauge illumination to the cable that is live when the side lights are switched on (on the rear of the light control switch)
- I ran the cabling from the oil temp sender unit using black flexible conduit into the car (see photo links)
- I ran the boost pipe through the bulk head into the car (see photo links)
- I used self imalgimation tape and mastic to re-seal the bulk head cable gromit that is under the windscreen wiper cover .

I hope this gives you a bit of help when you give it a go.

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/...ost pipe and temp sender/DSC001451280x768.jpg

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/...ost pipe and temp sender/DSC001781280x768.jpg


Cheers

Lee

 

[rikwheeler]

didnt your gauge come with a plug sender,. has 2 wires going into it?

It did however i've had a few problems with the normal hole near the oil filter and have read a few threads where people have attached the oil sender into the sump plug. Just need to find out where I can get one from. The one from Deamon tweeks is lightly too big.

 

[paul-murphys]

It did however i've had a few problems with the normal hole near the oil filter and have read a few threads where people have attached the oil sender into the sump plug. Just need to find out where I can get one from. The one from Deamon tweeks is lightly too big.

what problems did you have. tookme 2 mins to get old out an new in. just use copper washers

 

[FishmanUK]

Hi Mate,

To help you a bit i did the following:

- Installed a nomad twin pillar pod assembly with 1 x boost gauge & 1 x oil temp gauge
- Installed three new fuse carriers (from halfords) with 10 Amp fuses in each. One of these is connected to the permanent live terminals below the steering wheel (under the cover) to the permanent live of each gauge. And the other two fuse carriers are connected to the switched live terminals and connected one to the boost gauge and one to the oild temp gauge. (I used two for the switched live feed to split the load a bit, as you need to run more than one switched live to each gauge - on the autometer type i installed).
- I connected the feed for the gauge illumination to the cable that is live when the side lights are switched on (on the rear of the light control switch)
- I ran the cabling from the oil temp sender unit using black flexible conduit into the car (see photo links)
- I ran the boost pipe through the bulk head into the car (see photo links)
- I used self imalgimation tape and mastic to re-seal the bulk head cable gromit that is under the windscreen wiper cover .

I hope this gives you a bit of help when you give it a go.

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/...ost pipe and temp sender/DSC001451280x768.jpg

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/...ost pipe and temp sender/DSC001781280x768.jpg


Cheers

Lee

Very professional job there Lee, I feel mine will be a little more of a bodge !
So you have your sender plugged into perm live, ie the needle will still position even with then key out of the ignition ?

 

[FishmanUK]

partial success

Managed to get the boost gauge installed and it looks quite good.

However the oil temp is another matter. I cant get the damn blanking plate undone. Havent got any WD40 but that will be the next thing I try. My hex key is bending plenty and it still wont budge.

My hands are red with marks everywhere so that is enough for today.

Still the question of where the power for the gauge is to come from. Had the fuse box out and the trim off so there is plenty of wiring available, just not sure what is +12v switched and not dimmed switched.

 

[paul-murphys]

just found this

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=119597&highlight=wiring+boost+gauge&page=3

post 48

 

[FishmanUK]

just found this

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=119597&highlight=wiring+boost+gauge&page=3

post 48

Good spot, once I undo the blanking plate all shall be good !

 

[Lee M]

Very professional job there Lee, I feel mine will be a little more of a bodge !
So you have your sender plugged into perm live, ie the needle will still position even with then key out of the ignition ?

Hi Mate,

No the permanent live is to retain the colour selection of the gauges, as I have the 7 colour graditional type. I.e. 7 different colour choices.

pleased with your install?

I should of done a 'how to' whilst fitting and took some pics. I've taken photo's of other things i've done meaning to write up how to's and have never got round to it.

 

[FishmanUK]

Yeah I know yellow is perm live to retain the colour choice, I was referring to the + to power the sender. Looks like the switched live linked in the picture by paul-murphys should be what I am after once I can undo the blanking plate !

Install is OK so far, the nomad pillar isnt held on that well though as it dint come with a way of attaching it. I got some velcro to hold it in place but the stickyness to the pillar isnt great. Will stick the velcro on better with superglue I think.

 

[J0N]

Fitted mine on Monday, here are a couple of pics.

 

[J0N]

Install is OK so far, the nomad pillar isnt held on that well though as it dint come with a way of attaching it. I got some velcro to hold it in place but the stickyness to the pillar isnt great. Will stick the velcro on better with superglue I think.

What I did to fix this and my last (single) pillar pod was to drive the self tapping screw through the yellow clip that retains the original pillar cover. Works a treat and can be removed any time (If for example your wiring needs altering ).

 

[FishmanUK]

I thought that might be an idea but it didnt look easy to do ! Is the screw that comes with the pillar self tapping ? (if you can remember)

 

[J0N]

Yes mate, that's a self tapper. Just bore a little hole into the yellow clip and away you go.

 

[FishmanUK]

drilled a little hole with a 1mm drill bit and screwed into it not problem, screw is not very easy to direct but it worked, thanks for the help.

just the blanking plate to sort and I will be there